What+Does+A+BizCom+Graduate+Look+Like

It would be GREAT if we could get students to form email discussion groups by subject, sharing helpful tips (PEMDAS - for order of operations), make up acronyms to help remember important information, etc. Can someone get a student to start a BLOG? Mark, can we do this kind of stuff. If we can, I will get my kids started in music. Diane

Next Step, Consolidating and formalizing the core concepts into a group of business ESLRs. I will work on this and then ask for comments/suggestions once we post it. -Mark

Notes from 10-14-09 Bizcom Meeting

All Suggestions, unedited, not separated by grade level

Goal Setting Presentations Lead Small Groups Time Management Communication Marketing Ethics Reading Research Evaluating Info Customer Service Financial/Economic Career Skills Appropriate Grooming Basic Business Etiquette Importance of Punctuality Organized Respectful Motivated Long term Goal Setting How to Introduce Themselves (Phone or in Person) How to Fill out job application Be Accountable Receive Constructive Criticism Write a business letter Independent Write a Resume Research Jobs How to be interviewed Leadership Skills Role Model Good Citizenship Economics
 * Public Speaking

Previous Discussion:***

What Does a Pacific High Business and Communications Graduate Look Like?

1. Knows basic business principles including: business ethics elements of a contract business plan proposal preparation types of business formation (sole proprietorship, partnership, s corporation, corporation, not-for-profit, etc.) time/project planning and management (Slaton)

2. Knows how to communicate verbally, in writing, using electronic forms of communication > > Please add your thoughts agree/disagree. My feelings won't be hurt!
 * Know your audience.
 * Know your purpose.
 * Know your topic.
 * Anticipate objections.
 * Present a rounded picture.
 * Achieve credibility with your audience.
 * Follow through on what you say.
 * Communicate a little at a time.
 * Present information in several ways.
 * Develop a practical, useful way to get feedback.
 * Use multiple communication techniques.
 * time/project planning and management (Slaton)

I think we also need to include organization/planning skills for both sections. A key component in business is planning and knowing what to do next. I think we need to have a major focus on this necessity in the business world.